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Over 65,000 people pay Zakat-ul-Fitr

Ministry of Islamic Affairs has revealed over 65,000 people have contributed to Zakat-ul-Fitr as of Monday.

While 67,398 individuals contributed to Zakat-ul-Fitr, 385 individuals contributed as staples, according to Islamic ministry. The staples amount to 924 kilograms. Over USD 213,510 have been collected as Zakat-ul-Fitr so far, according to the Islamic ministry.

Zakat-ul-Fitr is collected from Islamic ministry every working day from 0915 hours to 1300 hours. Villimale' City Council Unit and Hulhumale' Community Centre is also collecting Zakat-ul-Fitr. If from islands, Zakat-ul-Fitr is collected from island councils.

The deadline to contribute for Zakat-al-Fitr is June 3.